Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 50 Heyse, Paul 1830 1914 Heise, Paul Heyse, Paul Johann Ludwig von Der letzte Zentaur Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Delphine Lettau and Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Der letzte Zentaur" by Paul Heyse is a novella written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1904. The story revolves around the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the clash between the ancient and modern worlds, as represented by the mythical creature, the centaur, who finds himself in a contemporary society that has moved on from the ideals of beauty and myth. The novella intricately intertwines elements of realism and fantasy, showcasing the characters' deep reflections on their lost past and the changing landscape of their existence. The narrative begins with a protagonist wandering through a quiet city and reminiscing about his youthful adventures in a wine tavern, now evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia. As he is drawn back into this familiar place, he encounters a gathering of old comrades, marked by changes and unspoken sorrows. The story takes a fantastical turn when the character meets a real centaur who has awakened after centuries, only to find himself lost in a world that has entirely forsaken the values of his ancient heritage. The centaur's interactions with the townsfolk lead to a poignant commentary on societal shifts, alienation, and the enduring human desire for connection, ultimately culminating in a bittersweet reflection on what is lost to progress and time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) de Munich (Germany) -- Fiction PT Text DE Prosa Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 96852 96766 2024-10-04T09:37:21.758566 2023-10-04T08:49:28.556579 text/html text/html 96845 96759 2024-10-04T09:37:21.980567 2023-10-04T08:49:28.689638 text/html text/html 101051 2024-10-04T09:37:26.232531 application/epub+zip 100046 2024-10-04T09:37:23.679553 application/epub+zip 100047 2024-10-04T09:37:22.574558 application/epub+zip 193448 2024-10-04T09:37:27.996526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186818 2024-10-04T09:37:25.522548 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164533 2022-09-04T12:54:18.234065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87035 87000 2024-10-04T09:37:21.512568 2023-10-04T08:49:28.404601 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 85862 2012-09-20T18:46:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 35820 2012-09-20T18:48:00 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19289 2024-10-04T09:37:28.117518 application/rdf+xml 12662 2024-10-04T09:37:23.102541 image/jpeg 3315 2024-10-04T09:37:22.836542 image/jpeg 100732 2024-10-04T09:37:21.991552 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia